Hey there! My name is Melissa Morris, and I am a freshman here at URI. Currently I am planning on majoring in Chemistry, but I'm always trying to keep an open mind. I live in Billerica, Massachusetts with my younger sister (who is a junior in high school), and the cutest little puppy named Holly. Some things I love include soccer (as you can see from the picture to the left), hiking, running, photography, camping with family and friends, and playing the ukulele. Although TV isn't really my thing, my two favorite shows are Bob's Burgers and Parks and Rec. I spent most of my time in high school running around to get to all the sports I played; I was a captain of the girl's soccer team for three years, I ran indoor and outdoor track and field, I was a figure skater until sophomore year, I snowboarded with my family on the weekends, and I danced at Sally Gould Dance Center a couple hours a week. My family jokes that my busy schedule is the reason my hair is so long - apparently I never have time to cut it.
Below are links to the sections of my Academic Autobiography. I wrote this autobiography for my American Education Honors course, and it explains what has influenced me to become learner I am and the learner I want to be.
Early School Influences - Yes, I did in fact try to run away from school in fourth grade. Why? Guess you'll have to read the link!
High School Influences - No tests, ever? Click here to read about my experience with project-based education.
Hey there! My name is Melissa Morris, and I am a freshman here at URI. Currently I am planning on majoring in Chemistry, but I'm always trying to keep an open mind. I live in Billerica, Massachusetts with my younger sister (who is a junior in high school), and the cutest little puppy named Holly. Some things I love include soccer (as you can see from the picture to the left), hiking, running, photography, camping with family and friends, and playing the ukulele. Although TV isn't really my thing, my two favorite shows are Bob's Burgers and Parks and Rec. I spent most of my time in high school running around to get to all the sports I played; I was a captain of the girl's soccer team for three years, I ran indoor and outdoor track and field, I was a figure skater until sophomore year, I snowboarded with my family on the weekends, and I danced at Sally Gould Dance Center a couple hours a week. My family jokes that my busy schedule is the reason my hair is so long - apparently I never have time to cut it.
Below are links to the sections of my Academic Autobiography. I wrote this autobiography for my American Education Honors course, and it explains what has influenced me to become learner I am and the learner I want to be.
Early School Influences - Yes, I did in fact try to run away from school in fourth grade. Why? Guess you'll have to read the link!
High School Influences - No tests, ever? Click here to read about my experience with project-based education.
Outside of School Influences - Tough love and collaboration, that's what family is for.
Future Learning - Ever heard of Patch Adams, or maybe the OLLI institute? One night that secured my outlook on life.